Central Indiana's first theme park is coming in Summer 2026

Central Indiana’s first theme park is coming in Summer 2026

Roller coaster in an amusement park — Source: pigphoto / Getty

SHERIDAN — The town of Sheridan is preparing to welcome a major new development. Local leaders say it will bring family fun and long-term economic benefits while preserving the area’s small-town charm.

SkyLake Theme Park, a multi-attraction development featuring water rides, year-round tubing, and dedicated adult zones, is set to break ground just off U.S. 31, about 10 minutes north of Grand Park.

“This is huge,” said Silas Devaney, president of the Sheridan Town Council. “This is the first major development for our community. I think it’s a one-of-a-kind for the county. The economic impact is limitless.”

“We wanted to be unique, something that fit the tone of our community, and we don’t see a better fit,” Devaney added.

The project is the brainchild of Hamilton County residents Sean Howard and Phillip Sack, who were inspired while watching their kids play sports at Grand Park.

“I’ve always asked people where they’re from,” Sack said.

“They would say, ‘Hey, what else is there to do around here?’ — and it kind of hit me that unless you’re from here, you really don’t know where to go or what to do.”